South Putnam PSD Water Company

The Putnam Public Support District, in compliance with the Safe Municipal Water Act Amendment of 1996, proudly presents this annual water quality report to our customers. This report outlines your water's source, composition, and how it measures against regulatory standards.

The information presented covers our monitoring from January 1st through December 31st, 2017. This report is also available online at http://www.putnampsd.com/cc.pdf. For questions about this report, please contact our office at 304-757-6551. We welcome feedback at our regular board meetings, typically held on the second and fourth Thursdays monthly at our 74 Scott Depot Street location. Meeting details are posted at our office, the Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield, and on PutnamPSD.com.

Water Source Information: Your water comes from the Poplar Fork Creek watershed. Source water is pumped to a 60-acre reservoir for natural settling before treatment. Our facility is a 4-million-gallon-per-day multi-barrier conventional system with activated carbon filtration.

Source Water Assessment: Our intake has higher vulnerability to contamination due to the sensitive nature of surface water supplies and potential contaminant sources in the area. This doesn't mean contamination will occur, but preventative measures are essential. For more detailed information, contact Steve Inghram (304-757-6509) or WV Bureau for Public Health (304-558-2981).

Water Treatment Necessity: All water sources contain various contaminants. Federal and State regulations establish limits and treatment requirements to minimize these substances and their potential health effects. Our treatment processes are designed to meet these standards.

Water Quality Assurance: While water sources include various bodies like streams, lakes, and reservoirs, Putnam PSD draws from the Poplar Fork watershed. As water travels across land or underground, it dissolves natural minerals and can pick up substances from animal presence or human activity. All water, including bottled water, contains some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate a health risk. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, call the EPA's Safe Municipal Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

1. Where does South Putnam PSD water come from?
   South Putnam PSD supplies surface water to Scott Depot (rr Name Scott), West Virginia.
2. Does South Putnam PSD test its tap water?
   Yes. Like every public water system, South Putnam PSD must test its water under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and publish an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report). Ask the utility for the latest report or look for it on its website.
3. How do I contact South Putnam PSD?
   Call 304-757-6551 or visit 107 Poplar Fork Rd, Scott Depot, WV 25560, or use the contact options on the utility’s website.
4. Does South Putnam PSD water contain lead?
   Water usually leaves the treatment plant without lead. Lead can enter tap water from older service lines, solder and brass fixtures inside homes, especially when water sits in the pipes. Run the tap before drinking if water has been sitting, and ask the utility about lead testing and service line records.
5. Is South Putnam PSD water hard?
   Hardness depends on the source and changes over time. The annual water quality report lists hardness, or you can test it at home. If it is above about 7 grains per gallon, a water softener sized to your measured hardness will stop scale and spotting.